Professor Ann MacPhail is currently Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. View Ann’s profile here. I am passionate about a number of areas that drive my teaching and research in the […]
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The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences is based part of the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Limerick, Ireland. The department has a strong research focus with ever increasing metrics related to research. The department offers undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses in Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sports Performance, Sports Exercise & Performance Psychology. In addition, we have a strong reputation for postgraduate research at both PhD and MSc level.
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Want to be a successful Sport & Exercise Scientist? Choose your path wisely! – Brian Carson
So, you are interested in becoming a Sport & Exercise Scientist? Many of you will have already indicated your preferences to the Central Applications Office (CAO), others are preparing ‘change of mind’ submissions (before July […]
The importance of communicating science appropriately to media and the general public – Tom Aird
The fields of sport science and performance nutrition get considerable attention from the general public and mainstream media in comparison with other academic research circles, and popular topics that dominate headlines frequently divide opinion amongst […]
‘A nation of couch potatoes?’ featured on UL’s research podcast channel
UL’s first podcast series is now available on the UL Research Impact podcast channel. The series explores the tremendous contributions UL research is making in the real world. Featured on the podcast channel is the 2015 case […]
Validity of Self Report Measures of Physical Activity in University Students
Research Impact – The regular monitoring and surveillance of population levels of physical activity (PA) is of huge importance, especially in the tertiary level (i.e. universities, institutes of technology) sector as it continues to grow. […]
Research Funding Advice Clinic
As part of Dr. Orla Power-Grant’s role as the Education and Health Sciences (EHS) faculty research funding officer, Orla is offering an initiative to support PhD students within the faculty. The initiative is a monthly […]
Physical Education Teacher Research: The lives and careers of PE Teachers
Research Impact: Entry into PE teaching in Ireland is highly sought after and competitive. Yet, there is a worrying trend that PE teachers, as they spend more time teaching in schools, seek to reduce the […]
ULBeo PESS Lecture Series
The UL Beo PESS lecture series will be of immense interest to any athletes, coaches or sports scientists interested in learning a little more about performance or the health of athletes. The series delivered, by […]
Book Chapter: Promoting social inclusion and physical activity for students with special educational
Brief Description: The purpose of this chapter is to share how curriculum models are used as part of the post-primary curriculum in Ireland and justify the particular use of one model of outdoor adventure education […]
Dr. Missy Parker receives the SHAPE National Teacher Education Award
RESTON, VA, March 24, 2017 – Dr. Melissa Parker, a lecturer at the University of Limerick in Ireland, was recently honored with the Teacher Education Honor Award by SHAPE America – Society of Health and […]
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